Fees
The Student Health Center provides health services to any enrolled Pepperdine student, regardless of insurance type. Although the SHC does not bill insurance directly, it provides a walkout statement (superbill) to patients as well as directions regarding how to seek reimbursement from their insurance plan. Students have the option of billing their student account or paying by cash or check. PPO plans typically reimburse SHC services at out-of-network rates while HMO, MediCal, and MediCare plans generally do not reimburse.
Introducing our Community-based Model of Wellness
Beginning Fall 2022
As part of the University’s efforts to provide more holistic care for Pepperdine students, Pepperdine will begin offering significantly expanded mental health, physical health, and fitness programs beginning fall 2022. To support this initiative, the University has introduced a mandatory Wellness Fee for all Pepperdine students and eliminated most health and wellness fees students currently pay. Students who have not completed their degrees and have paid the wellness fee in the fall and spring semesters will maintain access to service during the summer.
Wellness Fee Coverage at the SHC
The following table indicates what medical services are available at no cost at the Student Health Center.
Medical Care | Malibu Campus | Other US Pepperdine Campuses (Including Washington, DC) and Online Programs |
International Programs (Except Washington, DC) |
---|---|---|---|
No charge for in-person primary care visits | X | Provided by IP | |
No charge for 24/7 scheduled or on-demand primary care telehealth visits | X | X | Provided by IP |
No charge for Pepperdine-required immunizations | X | ||
No charge for in-house diagnostic testing | X | Provided by IP | |
No charge for in-house procedures | X | ||
No charge for online nutrition classes | X | X | X |
No charge for dietitian appointments | X | ||
No charge for pre-departure IP physical | X | ||
No charge for IP-required immunizations | X |
Excluded Health and Wellness Costs
Some medical services and fees are not covered by the Wellness Fee, including but not limited to the following:
- Laboratory tests sent to outside labs
- Prescribed medications
- X-ray imaging
- Transport by an ambulance
- Durable medical equipment (e.g., canes, crutches, braces, etc.)
- Hospital and surgical care
- Specialist care, or any medical care provided outside the Student Health Center and our covered telehealth partners
- Massages
Wellness Fee FAQs
Wellness Fee Charges
Students interested in learning more about the Wellness Fee charges may visit the Student Affairs webpage.